Clinical Dietitian — Impactful Inpatient Nutrition

University of Iowa Health Network Rehabilitation Hospital, a venture with Encompass Health; Franklin (NH); On-site; USD 60,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision plans

Generous paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

401(k) with company match

HSA/FSA options

Stock purchase plan

Job summary

Encompass Health is seeking a dedicated Dietitian to promote health through personalized nutrition plans. You will assess nutritional needs, develop dietary plans, educate on healthy eating, and guide post-discharge diets to monitor nutritional status. Join us to impact patient well‑being in your community.

Be part of a national inpatient rehabilitation leader recognized for excellence and awards. We offer a supportive environment and opportunities for ongoing education and growth.

Qualifications

• Registered by the Commission on Dietetic Registration of the American Dietetic Association.
• State licensure required.
• Membership in the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics preferred.
• Bachelor’s or advanced degree from an accredited institution with a major in Food & Nutrition.
• One year of Clinical Dietetics experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Communicate with and counsel patients per physician orders and diet instruction.
• Communicate with physicians and other involved disciplines in patient care.
• Evaluate referral orders to determine adequacy of nutrition intake methods.
• Document pertinent information in the patient’s medical record according to established standards.
• Implement nutritional care plans, adapt menus, and assist patients with special dietary needs.
• Conduct calorie counts and make appropriate recommendations.
• Review, revise, and sign off menus for nutritional adequacy.

Skills

RD certification

Patient counseling

Nutrition assessment

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

Bachelor's or advanced degree in Food & Nutrition

State licensure

Job description

Encompass Health is seeking a dedicated Dietitian to promote health through personalized nutrition plans. You will assess nutritional needs, develop dietary plans, educate on healthy eating, and guide post-discharge diets to monitor nutritional status. Join us to impact patient well‑being in your community.

Be part of a national inpatient rehabilitation leader recognized for excellence and awards. We offer a supportive environment and opportunities for ongoing education and growth.